West Hawaii News
Schatz Receives ‘Enough Good People’ Award
United Senator Brian Schatz was recently awarded for his efforts to champion economic development and cultural strength for Native Hawaiians, American Indians, and Alaska Natives.
DFI: Marijuana Dispensaries and Banking
Medical marijuana dispensaries could begin to do business as early as July 2016, but before then, banks and financial institutions should prepare.
Scheduled Lane Closures Oct. 26-30
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
Olaf Downgraded to Tropical Storm
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Olaf.
UPDATE: HFD, Coast Guard Search for Kona Woman Off Kapoho Bay
Amber Savant reportedly went missing while spear fishing with friends in the Kapoho Bay area Sunday afternoon.
Olaf Brings in High Surf as it Tracks Northeast
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Olaf.
Rid-A-Fridge Aims to Save Energy, Feed Families
As of June 2015, the Hawai’i Energy Rid-a-Fridge program had raised over $2,000 for The Food Basket.
Hurricane Olaf Tracking North Away From State
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Hurricane Olaf.
DLNR Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking Advisory Council members for various Big Island councils.
Federal Judge Allows Native Hawaiian Election to Proceed
A federal district court judge ruled Friday against a lawsuit claiming that the state was improperly involved in the upcoming Native Hawaiian election.
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Volunteer Day
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative will kick off its season with a Halloween volunteer day. Volunteers will plant native vines and clear the area of fountain grass.
Police Release Oct. 23 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Olaf Continues North Trek East of the State
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Olaf.
‘Halloween’ Asteroid to Journey Near Earth
A large asteroid, 2015 TB145, is expected to pass within 300,000 miles of Earth on Oct. 31.
KKCC to Host ‘Energy Talk Story’ Nov. 5
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “Energy Talk Story – NextEra/HEI Merger and Beyond” focus luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Cabatu Named East Hawai’i ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Jared Cabatu was recently named East Hawai’i October “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
State, Coast Guard Complete Safety Network
A “fully operating capability” shared infrastructure that will provide robust and survivable communication links and facilities throughout the state has been completed by the State and United States Coast Guard.
Students Gather at Capitol in Support of After-School Programs
The State Capitol was crowded with over 300 students from various after-school programs across Hawai’i who gathered to celebrate the importance of after-school programming.
UPDATE: Island-Wide Hawaiian Telcom Outage Repaired
Hawaiian Telcom reports that repairs on the telephone service have been completed and the 9-1-1 system is now operational.
